Week 0- Five things we learned (or were confirmed)

The District 21-5A race might come down to West Brook and Memorial this year.

North Shore was blown out 44-6 to Katy so it could be another underachieving year for the Mustangs. LaPorte looked strong in a 37-7 win over Clements.

The Titans were impressive in a blowout of Central. The only weakness they showed was, at times, the offensive line, because quarterback Terrence Singleton had to scramble around a lot and the Central defensive line got through for some short yardage stops.

Singleton is a threat to run and throw and Nathan Holmes is capable of scoring any time he touches the ball. There was some bad news for Memorial, as senior receiver Shawndrick Overton, who had one reception for nine yards, broke his ankle in the first half and will be out for the season.

The Titans still have plenty of weapons at receiver, with K’Sean Wesley and Darius White.

West Brook may not have looked quite like the No.9 team in the state in a 28-6 win over Ozen, so if they will have to show improvement next week against Central. If the Bruins struggle against Central, a team Memorial dominated, it could mean District 21-5A is going to be wide open.

2. Everyone has a shot at the playoffs in District 20-4A

We saw some encouraging signs in Week 0 from teams in this district. Little Cypress-Mauriceville and Lumberton looked good in victories and Vidor looked impressive in an overtime loss to Texas High. Ozen did not get blown out by West Brook as much as people thought. While Central, Nederland and Port Neches-Groves lost, there is no reason for panic because those teams have historically been strong in district.

3. Don’t count Silsbee out just yet

West Orange-Stark is the preseason favorite to win District 21-3A and looked good in their season opener with Nederland, winning 40-19. But Silsbee is not going to relinquish the district championship without a fight. Senior quarterback Kelson McDaniel threw for 216 yards in the Tigers’40-9 victory over Waltrip.

4. Hardin-Jefferson could have a Hamshire-Fannett like year

After getting blown out 63-0 against Huffman Hargrave, folks in Sour Lake have got to be wondering if they are in for the same type season that Hamshire-Fannett had last year. The Hawks do not have many players on the roster this year — head coach David Martel said they have the least amount of players participating in football as they ever have.

5. Hamshire-Fannett made a great hire in Don Price

The Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns have their first win since 2008 and junior Trevor Bell had a big game in Price’s new balanced offense, scoring three touchdowns, two coming on receptions.

Price, who has 106 career wins now, has brought a winning attitude to Hamshire-Fannett and has given the players confidence after a demoralizing 0-10 season last year.